• Our community facilitates lifelong learning
• People with challenges or disabilities also have opportunities to reach their full potential
• Youth at risk have effective programs, including mentoring, to help them become responsible members of the community
• Students have maximum opportunities to succeed because their health, educational and social services needs are being met
• Everyone can read
• All people, especially young people, have many choices for positive activities and learning enrichment

 Examples of Positive Results!

• 393 at-risk children were matched with mentors through Big Brothers/Big Sisters programs.  68% improved in one or more school subject, according to surveyed teachers.   46% were less likely to start using drugs and 53% less likely to skip a day of school, according to a national study.
• 620 people who could not otherwise afford it were able to take part in healthy YMCA activities. 70% of youth surveyed said they had a positive view of their personal future.
• 103 individuals received confidential literacy tutoring by trained volunteers, with results including entering the workforce, registering to vote, and ability to read to children or grandchildren. 
• 50% of individuals receiving supported living services through Elmhurst had a decrease in crisis situations.